# Introduction Alchemy is a scientific method dating back to the [[Sylvan Era]], spread during the birth of [[The Aldbine Empire]]. Alchemy is underpinned by the [[Relative Measures Theory]], which proposes that all natural entities can be understood by comparing their energy and composition to other entities. The following are the primary alchemical tools: [[Mortar and Pestle]], [[Show Flask]], [[Bellows]], [[Alembic]], [[Aludel]], [[Crucible]], [[Retort]], [[Brazier]] # Scientific Ingredients Alchemy is the science of matter and change. Alchemists catalogue the interactions and effects between different subjects from its branches of study. Skilled alchemists are adept at handling exact measurements, precise application of materials, and transforming matter between its different forms: gas, liquid, plasma, dust, and solid. ## Catalysts A Catalyst ingredient works as the medium in which elemental measures may interact and enact their properties. Catalysts typically have very muted influence, and are chosen out of necessity as demanded by the volatility of the Integrants. Catalysts are typically used at the beginning of an alchemical process. Catalysts determine how a compound interacts with perpendicular measures. Catalysts have a multiplier that affects the steep time required for each Integrant and Reagent. ## Reagent Reagents are the primary ingredients that determine the application of an alchemic compound. They activate passive properties to various strengths of intensity and persistence. ## Integrants Integrants are ingredients that convert or neutralize raw measure values from Excipients to Passive Properties. Integrants determine the restrictions on which Reagents and Catalysts can be used for a compound. ## Excipients Excipients are ingredients that modifies the measure values of a given compound. For consumables, the raw volume of excipients determine the final volume of the compound itself.